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Jane Dee HullAmerican politician
Date of Birth: 08.08.1935
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Jane Dee Hull: The Path to Arizona's Governorship
- Teaching and Navajo Service
- Political Awakening and Activism
- State Representative and Speaker
- AZSCAM Scandal and Ethical Reforms
- Secretary of State and Succession to Governor
- Re-election and Historic All-Female Executive
- Relationship with John McCain and 2002 Departure
- Later Life and Legacy
Jane Dee Hull: The Path to Arizona's Governorship
Early Life and EducationJane Dee Bowersock was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Kansas State Teacher's College in Emporia, earning a degree in education.
Teaching and Navajo Service
Hull began her career as an elementary school teacher in Kansas and later in Chinle, Arizona, where her husband practiced medicine on the Navajo reservation.
Political Awakening and Activism
In 1962, inspired by a speech from Barry Goldwater, Hull moved to Arizona. She campaigned for Goldwater in the 1964 presidential election.
State Representative and Speaker
In 1978, Hull was elected as a Republican to the Arizona House of Representatives, serving seven terms. In 1989-92, she became the first female Speaker of the House.
AZSCAM Scandal and Ethical Reforms
During Hull's tenure as Speaker, Arizona's legislature was rocked by the AZSCAM bribery scandal. In response, Hull spearheaded ethical reforms to restore public trust.
Secretary of State and Succession to Governor
In 1994, Hull was elected Secretary of State. In 1997, when Governor Fife Symington III resigned amid felony fraud charges, Hull became the first woman to hold the office of Governor of Arizona.
Re-election and Historic All-Female Executive
Hull was re-elected in 1998, making history as the leader of an all-female executive branch, with women holding all five top elected positions in the state.
Relationship with John McCain and 2002 Departure
Hull had a strained relationship with Senator John McCain. She supported George W. Bush in the 2000 Republican presidential primary, despite McCain's candidacy. She was considered for the position of U.S. Ambassador to Mexico but was not appointed. Hull retired in 2002 due to term limits.
Later Life and Legacy
After stepping down as governor, Hull served as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly in 2004. An elementary school in Chandler, Arizona is named in her honor.
